Univerity, college and the Military.

Obsidian · Post by **Obsidian** » Tue Jan 15, 2002 3:47 pm

I'm rather young for this (16) but I have to start submitting my applications to the Royal Military College in a few weeks, and I don't
what to take!!
I'm looking at medicine, but that's a long program and I want to get a general degree first.
Looking at the sciences. Military History, political science as general courses.
So, ya. Any stories, suggestions about this are welcome.

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Tue Jan 15, 2002 4:24 pm

Anything that will still allow you to drink, and pass with reasonable grades should due nicely...

GandalfgalTTV · Post by **GandalfgalTTV** » Tue Jan 15, 2002 6:06 pm

What Aegis said.

Witch King · Post by **Witch King** » Tue Jan 15, 2002 6:52 pm

Well, my Errant boy, listen not to these scallywags who know nothing of the world. I am a great and successful King, and have much in the way of lore to impart to you regarding the academic pursuits, and how impactful the right, or wrong, choice in a primary field of study can be, the shifts in the course of your life it can enforce, and balefulness of looking back at choices wrongly made, inexpertly carried out.

Simply put, though shoulds't study whatever interests you the most- whether you THINK it's best to prepare you for this, or that. This advice is universally sound- with the exception of the sciences- if you know you want to end up in a science, then follow that. But if you have no idea what you want to be when you grow up, do the sane thing- pick the coolest, most interesting academic path, get a degree in whatever, then pursue the next steps. IN NO FIELDS (almost none, as i've alluded) DOES WHAT DEGREE YOU ACTUALLY HAVE mean a damn thing.

Obsidian · Post by **Obsidian** » Tue Jan 15, 2002 8:53 pm

Witch King, I thank the m'lord for your advice, which while ring true anon, but alas, going into what catches my fancy may prove troublesome. Sciences may be where I end up.
Have any of ye served in defense of your realm? If so, please tell me.

@Aegis, ahhh, I know of what you speak better than you suspect

Obsidian · Post by **Obsidian** » Tue Jan 15, 2002 8:53 pm

Btw, by Univerity I mean University, please excuse my poor typing. I can spell, REALLY!!

[ 01-15-2002: Message edited by: Knight Errant ]

Nippy · Post by **Nippy** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 2:57 am

@ Knight, I presume you are English talking about military college. I suggest that you do your A-levels then go into college. I wanted to join the Navy (I may not yet) and the best option is to do A-levels then degree.

Your field depends, my dad was in the Army and he was a Seargent so he didn't have any formal further education.

Do what you enjoy, if you like computers or engineering go into the REME (Royal Electrical Mechanical Enginneers). You can do anything really...

Shadow Sandrock · Post by **Shadow Sandrock** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 3:53 am

Originally posted by Nippy:
@ Knight, I presume you are English talking about military college. I suggest that you do your A-levels then go into college. I wanted to join the Navy (I may not yet) and the best option is to do A-levels then degree.

If I were to do just my A-levels to get my degree, all I'd have to do is Algebra... well that's the way my school system works we call Algebra "A-level"... just like I call the time to spam "G-level" (comp. lit.)

Gruntboy · Post by **Gruntboy** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 6:27 am

Don't join the army.

You can study military history without joining the army y'know.

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 2:29 pm

Originally posted by Gruntboy:
Don't join the army.

You can study military history without joining the army y'know.

Plus, if your american, it's withen in the constitution to own the biggest, deadliest weapon you can find on the black market!

Foul Dwimmerlaik · Post by **Foul Dwimmerlaik** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 2:36 pm

Originally posted by Gruntboy:
Don't join the army.

Yes, take Grunt's advice and join the Pantless Marines.

Bend over & salute!

Minerva · Post by **Minerva** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 2:46 pm

Originally posted by Foul Dwimmerlaik:
Yes, take Grunt's advice and join the Pantless Marines.

Bend over & salute!

I didn't know you approve the Pantless Marine.

Foul Dwimmerlaik · Post by **Foul Dwimmerlaik** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 2:50 pm

Originally posted by Minerva:
I didn't know you approve the Pantless Marine.

Oh, I don't, however, it'd teach him a lesson or two.

Obsidian · Post by **Obsidian** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 2:56 pm

@ Knight, I presume you are English talking about military college

Canadian actually.
I want to be an officer actually. I see this topic has gone way of course. So be it.

Nippy · Post by **Nippy** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 3:14 pm

Originally posted by Knight Errant:

@ Knight, I presume you are English talking about military college
Canadian actually.
I want to be an officer actually. I see this topic has gone way of course. So be it.

I apologise, however, they are similar in structure. I presume you are considering Army? In that case, what do you enjoy at school. If you are hands on and techincal type of person, I suggest Engineering, it is a solid career and will give you good knowledge when you come out.

As an officer, consider who or what you want to command. You could go in the infantry and get the troops out, or you could go into communications or some such. The possibilites are endless...

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 4:45 pm

I was thinking RMC, Officer trainign in the Infantry...

Obsidian · Post by **Obsidian** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 7:18 pm

Ah Aegis, always good for a tidbit, which you DIDNT ELABORATE ON!!!

Please do!

Thanks Nippy, I've always considered engineering, but, my maths arent really up there. hitting high 70s and low 80s right about now.

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 7:48 pm

Originally posted by Knight Errant:
Ah Aegis, always good for a tidbit, which you DIDNT ELABORATE ON!!!

Please do!

Thanks Nippy, I've always considered engineering, but, my maths arent really up there. hitting high 70s and low 80s right about now.

I'm a little lost...

Nippy · Post by **Nippy** » Thu Jan 17, 2002 4:44 am

Originally posted by Aegis:
I'm a little lost...

He means you didn't expand on what you were talking about, saying what they would do and that.

@ Knight, no worries. Your actual score isn't that important, as an officer you would only be used as a last resort!

Gruntboy · Post by **Gruntboy** » Thu Jan 17, 2002 7:12 am

No, seriously, don't join the army.

You'll have middle class people sending you off to die in some cr*p hole like Afghanistan because "that's what soldiers are paid to do".

If you survive that you'll probably have all sorts of social problems and when they finally boot you from the forces, you'll have no other vocational experience than being able to kill people. That won't get you many jobs in civvy street.

Think about it.